H-E-B has expanded its footprint within the Richmond community near Houston, opening its newest location – H-E-B Spring Green Market – Wednesday, June 24. Located at 9211 FM 723, the 101,000-square-foot store will be open daily from 7 a.m.-11 p.m. Cinco Ranch resident Trevor Spradlin will serve as top store leader and draw from his […]
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Brookshire Brothers Acquires Market Basket Location In Lumberton, Texas
Brookshire Brothers has expanded its presence this summer in Hardin County in Southeast Texas. Company President and CEO John Alston announced the recent acquisition of the Market Basket location in Lumberton, Texas. This is the second Market Basket location Brookshire Brothers has acquired in the last year. “On behalf of our Brookshire Brothers’ team, I […]
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Planterra Foods Introduces Ozo, New Plant-Based Protein Product Line
Colorado-based Planterra Foods is making its debut in plant-based products this month with its introductory line, Ozo, which comes in three varieties: Ozo Burgers, Ground and Mexican-Seasoned Ground. Made soy-free with no artificial ingredients, the Ozo protein offerings are certified vegan by BeVeg and non-GMO. Powered by an exclusive proprietary blend of pea and rice […]
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Niceland Seafood Brings Frozen Icelandic Fish To U.S. Retailers
Niceland Seafood, a company that offers Icelandic fish with full traceability from “sea-to-pan,” is offering resealable bags of wild-caught haddock and cod portions (MSRP $24.99). The move into frozen is the first in a series of upcoming product innovations from Niceland that aim to help shoppers feel more confident making responsible seafood purchases and cooking […]
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H-E-B Opens Newest Store In South Austin, Texas
H-E-B opened its newest store, the nearly 130,000-square-foot Oaks at Slaughter H-E-B at 8801 S Congress Ave., near the corner of Slaughter Lane and I-35 in South Austin, on June 10. This store is part of more than $200 million in H-E-B projects in South Austin. Filled with some of the most modern amenities, innovations […]
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Homeland Pharmacies To Offer COVID-19 Antibody Testing
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma-based Homeland, a store under the HAC Inc. grocery chain, says its pharmacy has begun conducting COVID-19 antibody testing in seven metro locations. Patients can begin the process by texting P360 to 555888. Test results are ready in about 15 minutes, and a virtual visit with a board-certified physician will be administered after […]
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Tyson Foods Names Dan Turton SVP Of Global Government Affairs
Tyson Foods Inc. recently named Dan Turton as SVP of global government affairs, effective June 29. Turton will be based in Washington, D.C., and will lead the worldwide government relations activities for the company. He will report to Amy Tu, EVP and general counsel. “Dan is well-respected across the political spectrum,” Tu said. “He brings […]
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SOUTHWEST: El Rancho Supermercado Reflects Rise Of Hispanic Market In Texas
by John McCurry / contributing writer The U.S. Census Bureau estimates the Hispanic population of Texas to be about 40 percent and growing. That makes for a highly competitive market for the grocery chains across the state focusing on this key demographic. El Rancho Supermercado, founded in 1988, is among those. The rise of the […]